Croatia · National Parks

5-Day Croatia National Parks Tour with Plitvice, Kornati and Krka

5 Days Round trip from Zadar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Paklenica National Park's forbidding gorges and many caves
02 See the impressive waterfalls and blue-green lakes of UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes
03 Discover the Kornati archipelago with more than 150 uninhabited bizarre-shaped islands
04 Witness the seven magical waterfalls of the Krka karst river flowing through canyons
05 Visit Šibenik's UNESCO-listed cathedral

Travel through Croatia on a 5-day tour and experience the exceptional beauty of pristine nature in famous national parks such as Paklenica, Plitvice Lakes, Kornati, and Krka. Explore some of the country's prettiest lakes, uninhabited bizarre-shaped islands, islets, and reefs, while discovering waterfalls, canyons, and remarkable hiking landscapes. This journey also includes a visit to Šibenik and its UNESCO-listed cathedral.

Travel through Croatia on a 5-day tour and experience the exceptional beauty of pristine nature in famous national parks such as Paklenica, Plitvice Lakes, Kornati, and Krka.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Zagreb, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes, Šibenik, Krka National Park

Languages Croatian, English, Serbian, Slovenian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Paklenica National Park Adventure

The tour starts every day from Zadar. The meeting point will be your hotel in Zadar.
Visit Paklenica National Park and explore this great natural jewel, with two forbidding gorges and many caves. It is a heaven for climbers and adventure lovers.

Day 02

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Proceed to Croatia's largest national park, Plitvice Lakes National Park, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Enjoy the impressive waterfalls and wonderful blue-green lakes.

Day 03

Kornati National Park and Telašćica Nature Park

Proceed to Kornati National Park.
Explore the most indented archipelago in the Mediterranean, with more than 150 uninhabited bizarre-shaped islands.

Day 04

Krka Waterfalls National Park and Šibenik

Travel to Krka National Park.
Witness the serene karst river with its seven magical waterfalls flowing through canyons.
Visit the cathedral in Šibenik, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

Day 05

Northern Velebit National Park Hike

Proceed to Velebit National Park.
Explore the most beautiful hiking trail in Croatia.
Transfer back to your hotel in Zagreb, marking the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Zadar 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

AC transportation
Entry fee to all national parks, including additional side trips inside the parks
Lunch in Kornati National Park
Entry fee to Šibenik Cathedral
Guide service

What's Not Included

200 HRK for lunch, dinner, and coffee breaks each day

What to bring

Bathing suits
Head cover
Sun cream
Sun glasses
Beach towels
Light alpine equipment
Boots
Soft-shell clothing
Windstopper in case of bad weather
Bottled water

Know before you go

The best time to visit the national parks is between March and November, as July and August are very hot and busy.
A visit to Kornati National Park is possible only between the end of May and the middle of October.
If you are visiting Croatia outside the above-mentioned time period, instead of visiting Kornati National Park, you will visit the town of Nin, the oldest Croatian royal settlement. There is also the smallest cathedral in the world. In the afternoon, you will go hiking at "Tulove grede".
The tour itinerary may change in case of bad weather.

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